Katrina Robinson charged with theft, embezzlement
State Sen. Katrina Robinson has been charged with theft and embezzlement and could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted, according to U.S. Attorney Michael Dunavant.
Judge McCalla rules against reopening bars
Bars will remain closed for now, Judge Jon P. McCalla rules in his order denying their request to reopen after being closed by the Health Department in early July.
Independent restaurants ask Health Department for same-day employee testing
Small restaurants say they want their voices heard by the Shelby County Health Department when it comes to decisions that affect their business; send letter to director, Alisa Haushalter.
Grizzlies preview: Eight things we want to see as the real games resume
Will Ja Morant find a new level of stardom? Will Jaren Jackson Jr. break out or foul out? Those questions and others linger as the Grizzlies resume the season.
New Shelby County COVID-19 cases increased by 96% in July
From July 15 to Wednesday, Shelby County averaged 375 new cases a day, 2,463 test results a day yielding a 15.2% positivity rate.
Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones to miss beginning of NBA restart
Ja Morant is the only other true point guard available on the Grizzlies roster.
St. Jude Marathon going virtual; Shadyac optimistic
Three racing options will be available for runners over four months before and on the 2020 race day, Dec. 5.
Contrast in fortunes as Koepka, Simpson ready for WGC-St. Jude
Defending champ Brooks Koepka still bothered by injury, while runner-up Webb Simpson is flying high.
Vandals target homes of county officials
Authorities are investigating after, police say, vandals targeted the homes of Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner and County Commissioners Mark Billingsley and Amber Mills Tuesday, July 28.
Number of patients hospitalized for coronavirus increases
Of the 393 patients in regional ICUs, 127 are COVID-positive and 14 are under investigation for the virus, meaning that about 36% are either COVID-positive or under investigation for the virus. And 47 ICU beds are available.
Calkins: We’re shutting down high schools but not high school football? Shame on us
Of all the shameful decisions made by all our feckless leaders during this pandemic, you will have a hard time finding any more disgraceful than the decision by Gov. Bill Lee to allow high schools to resume playing football.
Opinion: I never kneel when Old Glory goes by
I respect the views of the kneelers. They have the right to kneel in protest before Old Glory. Millions of American military personnel have bled and died so that they would have those rights. If the kneelers would find another way to protest, I might join them.
Bartlett passes ordinance to lower development bond requirements
Changes to the bonding formula for new projects in Bartlett should result in savings for developers.
Metro
Fractured ties between Shelby County mayor, Commission could make budget season bumpy
The Shelby County government budget season opens Wednesday, May 14, in County Commission committee sessions. There is more than dollar figures and the county property tax rate at stake.
City of Memphis City wants court to sanction Tyre Nichols family’s attorneys
Education CBU studies partnership with Illinois university
Premium Education Madonna Learning Center wants to get into the groove with new expansion
Business
Inked: ‘Homegrown success story’ expands; Shelby Drive site sold to former owner
VSL Nail Spa adds another location. Plus, a fully leased strip center and a Lamar Avenue liquor store each were sold.
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Sports
Calkins: An event to honor the John Calipari era in Memphis? It’s just time.
“John Calipari is game to return to Memphis this fall to play an exhibition game to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital? That sounds like an fine idea. It’s just time.” Calipari’s Razorbacks working to schedule exhibition game in MemphisRelated content:
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Food
What to Order: Gumbo cheese fries at Blues City Cafe are a late-night legend
After Blues City Cafe’s gargantuan gumbo cheese fries hit the internet in 2013, they remained a secret menu item for about a year before they were officially added to the menu.
Suburbs
Arlington ponders property tax rate at work session
After a bit of figuring, Arlington is getting closer to setting its property tax rate. Now officials must decide whether ambulance service is covered by a fee or property taxes.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Secret Mall Apartment’ is a stirring surprise
Other movies making a comeback this week are “North by Northwest,” “The Wiz” and “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.”
Opinion
Opinion: An open letter on immigration to graduating seniors
“This time of your life should be so rich with hope, excitement, and possibility. I want you to understand, however, that not everyone in our country is allowed those rights.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Gina Neely talks food, family and SmokeSlam
Gina Neely is the guest on this week’s “Sound Bites.” In addition to riffing on what makes good barbecue and why Memphis is No. 1 on her list, Neely and Holly Whitfield discussed SmokeSlam.